TEXTBOOK and READINGS: No textbook is required. However, I could suggest
several if you would like a reference text. The course will have
required readings that will be available on-line and/or for check-out in
the Rangeland Ecology Department office (Room 205 in the NR Building).
TESTS:
Three tests will be given during the semester. Each test covers a
specific section of the semester, though information from previous
sections may be necessary to understand and address questions in
subsequent tests. Test questions will be short answer, essay, and
problems.
TEST POLICY:
Take the tests when they are scheduled! If you cannot
take the test when scheduled, you must submit a written request before
the test. If your excuse is acceptable, there will be no penalty for
taking the test late. If you do not notify me of your absence, you can
still take the test, but there will be a penalty: Minus 25% for up to 1
week late; Minus 50% after 1 week following the test.
QUIZZES & SHORT
ASSIGNMENTS:
Five to ten quizzes and assignments, totaling 75 points, will be given
during the semester. Each quiz or assignment will cover material
discussed in the previous class or required reading. If you are unable
to attend class and do not want to miss a quiz or assignment, let me
know before your absence, and I will provide an appropriate alternative.
If you don't let me know in advance that you are going to miss class you
will get a 0 for any quiz or assignment on that day.
FIELD TRIP:
A field trip fee was paid as part of this class, and
the field trip is required. We will conduct two field trips in the
semester: 1) Asotin, Washington and 2) Mountain Home, Idaho. Trips are
tentatively planned for April 10-11 (Asotin, WA) and April 16-17-18-19 (Mountain
Home, ID). You will be able to attend a trip of your choice, must attend one
trip, and need to attend only one trip.
RANGE
RESOURCE/ISSUES MANAGEMENT:
Teams of students will be created
to address management options for specific resources (livestock,
wildlife, fire, weeds, water quality, recreation). Each paper will
summarize traditional forms of planning for the specified
resource/issue, laws or policies, positive or negative interactions with
other resources, and how management of the specified resource or issue
varies from public to private land. Late papers will be accepted with a
penalty of minus 25% for up to 1 week late and minus 50% after 1 week
following the due date (April 4 April
25).
INTEGRATED PLANNING PROJECT:
Teams of students will be created to address management options for
specific resources (livestock, wildlife, fire, weeds, recreation). Each
paper will summarize traditional forms of planning for the specified
resource/issue, laws or policies, positive or negative interactions with
other resources, and how management of the specified resource or issue
varies from public to private land. Late papers will be accepted with a
penalty of minus 25% for up to 1 week late and minus 50% after 1 week
following the due date.
EVALUATION SCHEDULE: (Total Points for Semester = 525)
| Assignment |
Date |
Points |
|
Test
1 |
February 12 or 13 |
100 |
|
Test 2 |
March 12 or 13 |
100 |
|
Test 3 |
April 23 or 24 |
100 |
|
Resource Management Report |
April 10
April 25 |
75 |
|
Integrated Planning Project |
May
8 |
75 |
|
Quizzes and Short Assignments |
??? |
75 |
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GRADE
DISTRIBUTION:
90-100% of total points=A; 80-89%
of total points=B; 70-79% of total points=C;
60-69% of total points = D; <60% of total points=F
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